Increased trade winds through Friday, combined with dry conditions, will elevate the fire weather threat for the end of the work week. Meanwhile&#44...

An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.

Tropical Storm Lala has officially formed prompting the issuance of a Hurricane Watch for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as a new long-period south swell fills in tonight and peaks on Thursday. A High Surf...

Chief John Pelletier emphasized a "zero tolerance" approach to the incident, initiating both internal and external audits in an effort to restore public trust. The external review will be conducted by Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna to ensure transparency and objectivity.

Ten high school and college students were able to connect their passion for the environment with future careers through hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating flow, and intermittent full road closures could be necessary, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, to accommodate emergency tree removal work.

The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation.

Riders can now tap a Discover or Diners Club International contactless payment card, joining the other payment methods through the bus Open Payments system and giving the public even more convenient ways to simply tap and ride.

Increased trade winds Thursday and Friday combined with dry conditions will elevate the fire weather threat for the end of the work week. Most likely locations...

There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.

An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.

The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; several events already canceled or postponed, port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation.

Briefs involving the Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Division's recent community events and second quarter officer awardees.

Increased trade winds Thursday and Friday combined with dry conditions will elevate the fire weather threat for the end of the work week. Most likely locations...